Sunday - Paris to Dijon.
Depart Paris, Gare de Lyon, on the TGV train. On arrival at the Dijon station you are met by the Amaryllis guide who escorts you on your transfer to St. Leger where you board the barge for your cruise through Burgundy. A champagne reception welcomes you on board and gives you a chance to meet the crew. Later that evening enjoy your first dining experience on board.

Monday - Cruise to Rully. Visit Chateau Marguerite de Bourgogne.
A leisurely cruise on the Canal du Centre gives you a chance to savor the beauty of the French countryside. You may disembark at a lock to cycle or walk alongside the barge. Later, your guide takes you to Chateau Marguerite de Bourgogne in Couches for a tour and wine tasting. Back on board for lunch while the boat continues its cruise downstream to Rully.

Tuesday - Cruise to Chalon-sur-Saone. Visit Chalon-sur-Saone.
Over a leisurely lunch the barge cruises the final section of the Canal du Centre before entering the last and very deep lock which takes you from the canal into the River Saone just north of Chalon-sur-Saone. The scenery changes from the close proximity of the canal banks to the expanse of this beautiful river. This afternoon enjoy a walking tour of Chalon with its quaint antique shops.

Wednesday - Cruise to St Jean de Losne. Visit Beaune.
A somewhat different cruising experience today - the lovely valley of the River Saone upstream to the town of Verdun sur Doubs. Drive to Lavernois for lunch at the famous Relais & Chateaux hotel. This afternoon's excursion is to Beaune, capital of the wine region of Burgundy. Enjoy a visit to the famous Hotel-Dieu, Hospice de Beaune followed by a wine tasting. From your mooring tonight take a stroll over to the St. Jean port and see the many working and pleasure barges.

Thursday - Cruise to Longecourt. Visit Chateau de Longecourt
Continue your cruise along the peaceful canal, today we moor overnight at Longecourt. We visit the Chateau de Longecourt, which has been owned by the same family since 1631. It is beautifully decorated and rich in history. In the stables you can still see 'graffiti' left behind by the American pilots who stayed there during World War II.

Friday - Cruise to Dijon. Visit Dijon.
Today your guide takes you on a walking tour of Dijon to visit the market, Ducal Palace, the Grey Poupon mustard shop and to enjoy some shopping at the market. Tonight, the barge moors in the port of Dijon where the chef is preparing a feast for your gala farewell dinner.

Saturday - Dijon to Paris.
After breakfast disembark and transfer to the Dijon station. Board the TGV to Paris, Gare de Lyon, where you will be met by the Amaryllis representative who will assist you with your luggage.

The day to day itinerary described is a typical cruise. However, on any one cruise, the moorings may change and the places visited may vary depending on the season and guest preferences.

Sunday - Paris to Dijon.
Depart Paris, Gare de Lyon, on the TGV train in the afternoon. On arrival at Dijon station you are met by the Amaryllis guide who escorts you on your transfer to Dijon's Port du Canal where you board the barge for your cruise through Burgundy. A champagne reception welcomes you and gives you a chance to meet the crew. A delicious dinner is served later that evening.

Monday - Cruise to Fleurey-sur-Ouche. Visit Clos de Vougeot.
As you leave Dijon the canal turns to the southwest and follows the river Ouche where small-unspoiled villages and green, forested hills provide you with exceptional views from the deck. This afternoon's excursion is a degustation in Vougeot and a visit to Clos de Vougeot, a medieval chateau surrounded by vineyards. This is the headquarters of the Chevaliers du Tastevin, whose special label is awarded annually to the finest Cote d'Or vintages. The barge moors for the night in Fleury-sur-Ouche, a small village where you may enjoy a stroll.

Tuesday - Cruise to Gissey. Visit Dijon.
After breakfast, while the barge cruises to Gissey, your guide takes you on a walking tour of Dijon including a visit to the Ducal Palace, the market and the Grey Poupon mustard shop. Return to the boat for lunch and an afternoon's cruise to the charming village of Gissey.

Wednesday - Cruise to La Bussiere. Visit Chateau de Commarin.
Mid-morning, you disembark the boat for a visit to l'Abbaye de la Bussiere, which was built in the 12th century under the guidance of the Cistercian monks from Citeaux. Enjoy a tour of the grounds and have lunch in the one star Michelin restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Chateau de Commarin, an interesting castle that has been occupied continuously since it was built in the 14th century.

Thursday - Cruise to Pont d'Ouche. Visit Beaune.
Enjoy a beautiful morning cruise through the rolling hills of the Ouche Valley to Pont d'Ouche. After another delicious lunch your guide escorts you to Beaune, capital of the wine region of Burgundy. Visit the famous Hotel-Dieu, Hospice de Beaune and then have the opportunity to sample some of the local wines.

Friday - Cruise to Escommes. Visit Chateauneuf-en-Auxois.
Cruise to Escommes. After lunch your guide takes you to visit Chateauneuf-en-Auxois. Both the village and the chateau have a long and interesting history. This is followed by a tour of the stunning surrounding countryside, and the opportunity to see the entrance to the two mile long canal tunnel and the largest of the reservoirs which feed the Burgundy canal. Meanwhile the chef is preparing a feast for your farewell dinner.

Saturday - Dijon to Paris.
After breakfast disembark the barge and transfer to Dijon station. Board the TGV to Paris, Gare de Lyon, where you are met by the Amaryllis representative who will assist you with your luggage.

The day to day itinerary described is a typical cruise. However, on any one cruise, the moorings may change and the places visited may vary depending on the season and guest preferences.